McClave, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McClave, Bent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McClave?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 38 days in the Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County forecast zone and Bent County — the most common reported hazard around McClave, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 38 | Apr 2021 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jul 2024 | Aug 31, 1997 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2011 | Dec 1, 2007 · $60,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County forecast zone and Bent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McClave get?
A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to McClave, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the John Martin Dam weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover McClave?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 76 miles west-northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over McClave | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 106 mi northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 146 mi northwest | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near McClave
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of McClave, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 17, 1971, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2023, which passed about 3 miles east of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on October 11, 1997.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get McClave's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
McClave radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McClave, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 76 miles west-northwest. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McClave?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McClave the lowest scan from KPUX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McClave free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for McClave, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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